Companies
H&M plans up to 588 job cuts in Spain
The Sweden-based retailer plans to close a fifth of its stores and lay off up to 588 employees in Spain. H&M currently operates 133 stores in the country and employs nearly 4 000 people
Shoe Carnival Acquires Rogan’s Shoes
The US-based retailer has announced the acquisition of the 53-year-old footwear company Rogan’s Shoes for 45 million US dollars. It has also released preliminary results for its fiscal 2023
Puma names new head of global brand strategy
The German-based company has named Julie Legrand as Senior Director of Global Brand Strategy. She has been tasked with the definition and execution of Puma’s strategy to increase brand awareness
Importance of digital retail channels will continue to increase, survey reveals
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, half the experts surveyed said they believe digital retail channels will increase their share in footwear sales in the next three years
Deckers appoints Robin Green as President of Hoka
The California-based company has appointed Robin Green to the role of President of the Hoka brand. She most recently served as global vice president of Men’s Running and Fitness at Nike
Capri’s performance hit by weak consumer demand
The parent company of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo continued its downward trend in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, mainly due to slower consumer demand in the Americas region
Another disappointing quarter for VF Corp
The parent company of Vans and The North Face posted a 16% year-over-year decline in revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, largely due to a “shift in the timing of wholesale deliveries”
Footwear retail prices expected to increase
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, panel members revealed their expectations regarding future increases in footwear retail prices. A sentiment influenced by the high inflation recently experienced
Columbia Sportswear warns of a challenging year ahead
The US-based company posted a year-on-year drop in profits in 2023, as well as a weak fourth quarter. It also warns of a challenging 2024, as economic and geopolitical uncertainty remains high
Deckers reports record quarterly revenue and earnings
The US-based footwear company has reported “record” third quarter revenue and earnings, driven by an “exceptional performance” from both the Hoka and Ugg brands
Deckers Brands CEO to retire in August
As the US-based company reported another strong quarter, it announced that Dave Power has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of August 2024
World Footwear Voices: interview with Yuly Fuentes-Medel Ph.D. from MIT
Today we bring you a conversation with Yuly Fuentes-Medel Ph.D., Project Manager for Fiber Technologies at MIT. Watch the new episode of the World Footwear Voices
H&M announces results for 2023, CEO steps down
The Sweden-based group has reported a 6% growth in net sales in 2023, as compared to the previous year. However, its CEO has stepped down amid sluggish sales at the start of the year
Crocs brand President Michelle Poole to retire
The US-based casual footwear brand has announced that Crocs brand President Michelle Poole has decided to retire. She will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Anne Mehlman
Daniel Ervér is the new President and CEO of H&M
At the same time as reporting its 2023 results, the fashion group announced a change at the top. Daniel Ervér is the group’s new CEO, succeeding Helena Helmersson, who stepped down after four years in the role-
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